Name a non-reducing sugar and outline a test which can identify its presence. (6)

Sucrose (1)Rule out reducing sugars - heat in a water bath. Add Benedict's solution. Should remain blue. (1)Add dilute HCl to a new sample and heat in a water bath (1)Neutralise with NaHCO3 (1)Add Benedict's reagent (1)If positive, a brick red precipitate is formed (1)

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